Camera at Krupskoy St. 1 — Highway A331 Intersection, Bratsk

Live broadcast from the Krupskoy — A331 intersection

The webcam in Bratsk is installed at the intersection of Krupskoy Street with federal Highway A331 "Vilyuy". The view covers a multi-lane interchange with road markings, traffic lights, and pedestrian crossings. In the frame are industrial buildings, warehouse complexes, and a construction site. The broadcast operates in real time, allowing you to assess the current traffic situation in the city's Central District.

Highway A331 "Vilyuy" — a federal highway

Federal Highway A331 "Vilyuy" is a federal highway running from Tulun — Bratsk — Ust-Kut — Mirny — Yakutsk with a total length of 2,883 km. Of these, 836 km is the federal winter road Verkhnemarkovo — Tas-Yuryakh. The highway has been under the operational management of FKU Updor "Pribaykalye" since January 1, 2008. Within Bratsk, this section is known as the Padun Highway — a key transport artery connecting the central districts with the federal network.

Krupskoy Street — history and significance

Krupskoy Street was named on March 18, 1975 in honor of N.K. Krupskaya. It runs through the 21st and 22nd microdistricts of Bratsk's Central District and serves as one of the main streets connecting residential quarters with the Padun Highway. The intersection with A331 is an important junction for residents of Padun and the Central District, through which the main flow of traffic passes towards the city exit.

Traffic lights and traffic management

At the intersection of Highway A-331 "Vilyuy" with Krupskoy Street, a traffic light with a digital countdown timer has been installed. This allows drivers to prepare in advance for the start of movement. In Bratsk, on the "Vilyuy" highway at the turn onto Stroyindustrii Street, a new traffic light has started operating in test mode — this is one of the accident-prone locations. At the neighboring intersection of A-331 with Kurchatov Street, the traffic light operation pattern has changed: a red signal with an arrow prohibits left turns, and the permitted travel time has been increased.

On Krupskoy Street itself (between houses 35 and 43A), a "smart" traffic light with a pedestrian call phase has been installed near kindergartens No. 99 and 31 and School No. 42. This improves pedestrian safety in the residential area.

Infrastructure around the intersection

Near the intersection of Metallurgov and Krupskoy Streets (Arena Shopping Center), a sculpture of an eagle has been installed — one of the symbols of Bratsk. The surroundings of the Krupskoy — A331 intersection are built up with industrial and commercial buildings, warehouse complexes with large parking lots. In the right part of the frame, an earthworks section and a construction site with a fence are visible. In the background is a developed area with rows of buildings, trees, and electric poles.

Prospects for transport network development

In Bratsk, the construction of a new bridge crossing over the Angara River below the Bratsk HPP dam, over 4 km long is being discussed as an alternative to driving through the hydraulic structures. This is a large-scale project that will eventually change the city's transport scheme and the distribution of traffic flows onto Highway A331.

How to use the webcam

The webcam at the Krupskoy — A331 intersection allows you to assess the congestion of the Padun Highway in real time. Before traveling from the Central District to Padun or vice versa, it's worth checking the situation — especially during peak hours when traffic flow on the federal highway increases. The camera also shows current weather conditions: in winter, you can see the road surface condition, the presence of snow and ice. The construction site in the right part of the frame is an observation point for those who follow the development of the district's infrastructure.

What the camera shows

The webcam image shows a bird's-eye view of the interchange and junction of federal Highway A331. The frame shows multi-lane roads with vehicle traffic, road markings, street lighting, road signs, and pedestrian crossings. Around the road are industrial and commercial buildings, warehouse complexes with a large parking lot. In the right part of the frame is an earthworks section and a construction site with a fence. In the background is a developed area with rows of buildings, trees, and electric poles. The camera is installed on an elevated position, and the view covers a wide area of the intersection with adjacent development.